Decision details

The Leader of the Council presented a report on Brent Cross / Cricklewood Regeneration Scheme which had been considered by the Cabinet Resources Committee on 18 April 2013.

The Leader of the Council advised the Committee that the progression of the Southern part of the site was very important in delivering the whole scheme.

A Member expressed concern about the amount of time that the scheme had taken to date.  The Leader of the Council advised the Committee that Officers had worked hard to progress the scheme to its current stage. 

The Committee raised the issue of infrastructure on the South side of the site, and advised that that a strategic approach was needed in to meet infrastructure needs and provide sufficient affordable housing.  The Leader of the Council also advised that a Section 73 proposal would improve pedestrian access in the area.  Members commented on the importance of linking of the North and South ends of the site. 

A Member requested that the Committee were provided with feedback on the current situation for schools within the regeneration scheme area, and advised Officers that Members should be kept informed on the current situation in relation to affordable housing and job opportunities. 

The Committee agreed that, given the strategic importance of the scheme, the Business Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee should receive more updates in order to give the issue a greater focus.

RESOLVED that:-

1)        The Committee receive an annual report on the Brent Cross / Cricklewood Scheme to update the Committee on the progress.

2)        The Committee request that Officers note the importance of linking the North and South sides of the site.

3)        The Committee request a written update on the current proposals relating to schools, affordable housing and job opportunities within the area.